To gradually accustom the Warts to the coming torch light winter adventures, a six pm start was called for. This was also to remind us of next week’s time trial around the Hunter Wreck course which was expected to be run mainly in the dark. This time we were promised Read more
The autumn solstice brings solace to the darkness loving Warts. Whilst we did bring forward the start time (5.00pm) for the evening’s adventure, it was agreed that it was an aberration and there would be only one more slight concession to the daylight next week as preparation for the first Read more
Here is a link for the Dark Peak Mountain Marathon Signup Form: https://forms.gle/LSK4gZ7eq7TiGjka7 Sign up to receive full details of the Dark Peak Mountain Marathon. Full details will not be made public as this is for Dark Peak members only. In short:– A two day score style mountain marathon.– Run Read more
A sort of repeat performance? As Warting prowess declines for some of us, it is noticeable that Wednesday night start times are beginning to creep earlier and earlier to ensure either we’re not benighted or, possibly more likely, that we can get to the pub earlier. The five o’clock start Read more
We found a pair of More Miles Cheviot shoes, black and bright green in the top car park at about 7pm yesterday. If they are yours then email us and we will try to reunite you with them.
A group of six socially distant but, of course, friendly Dark Peakers (Chris B, John D, Andy H, Clive L, Moz and I) had gathered at the Snake footbridge for the Fairbrook Round time trial on probably the hottest day of the year, the inglorious twelfth of August. This was Read more
The Olympic flag (Dark peak colours) courtesy of Fi Berry has, as tradition dictates, been hoisted atop of Dean hill CP1 and last CP by the gallivant Graham Berry, and subject to the strong winds will be flying for the duration of the race scheduled for Wednesday 29th between starts Read more
We’ve been advised by the people who keep an eye out for the raptors locally that there are Merlins nesting on Thurlstone Moor at the moment. They have asked us to avoid disturbing them, so please stay off the area until the end of July. see below:
We have been contacted by a horse rider with a reminder that runners regularly come across horse riders, and whilst I’m sure this specific incident referred to below did not involve a DP’er it is important to remember to take particular care. She says:- “However well-trained, horses are still prey Read more
Time trials abound in these lockdown days! Nicky’s Summer Series, Jim Paxman’s Sprunces, Andy Harmer’s Crookestone Crashout, Lewis Ashton’s Triple Crossing, James Lowe’s Upper Derwent Stones, The Ashop Round, to name a few, all making for a busy schedule. Having sort of recovered from a bruised rib, I decided to Read more